SCHOOL SECURITY POLICY

All parents MUST stop in at the office to sign in and pick up a badge BEFORE going to a classroom to help.  Parents who are dropping off a lunch or other items MUST bring them to the office.  No one is permitted to walk directly to a classroom during the school day.  This is for the protection of all the students. 

 SCRIP PROGRAM - VONS NEWS – TURN IN YOUR REDEMPTION CODES!

The “Vons 10% Goes Back to Schools” promotion shopping period ended September 15^th.   Contributions from registered e-Scrip supporter purchases are automatic (no need to bring in receipts).  Those not registered to our school will receive a cash register receipt with a redemption code on their first shopping visit starting September 18^th.  Please turn in these receipts to Mrs. Dorothy Marquez as soon as you get them.  Ask relatives and friends for their code numbers also. 

PARENT-TEACHER ORGANIZATION – MANIA FOOTBALL MONEY DUE

You are required to buy 10 Football Mania tickets for $20.00 each at the beginning of the year and 10 Basketball Mania tickets for $20.00 each in the spring.  If you have not returned the form indicating whether you opt for the buyout or will purchase tickets, then we will assume you are purchasing the tickets.  Your Mania tickets will be distributed Wednesday, September 29^th and are due back by Friday, October 22^nd with a check for $200.00. There will be no other mandatory fundraising done by P.T.O. this year except the Football Mania and Basketball/Hoops Mania Fundraiser.

If you do not wish to buy or sell the tickets, the “Buy Out” amount of $140.00 for the Football Mania tickets must be paid by Thursday, September 23^rd.   This “Buy Out” amount will be offered again in spring for the Basketball/Hoops Mania tickets.  The total “Buy Out” amount due for the twenty tickets is $280.00 The “Buy Out” amount is the exact amount that we make on the sale of the tickets. 

MANDATORY SACRAMENTAL ORIENTATION MEETING

Parents of children who are going to make their First Reconciliation and First Holy Communion must attend the Sacramental Orientation Meeting tonight, Wednesday, September 22^nd at 7:00 p.m. in the Parish Hall. This is an informational meeting as well as a time to ask questions.  The meeting should be about an hour.

MANDATORY SACRAMENTAL COMMITMENT LITURGY   

All families of children who are going to make their First Reconciliation and First Holy Communion must attend the 5:00 p.m. Liturgy on Saturday, September 25^th.  The families will make a commitment that recognizes that their involvement is of special importance in helping as their child prepares to receive the sacraments and that this program has priority over all other extracurricular activities.  You also commit to attend Mass on Sunday and Holy Days.

PARENT HANDBOOK-CALENDAR FORM DUE BY THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 30^th.

The Parent/Student Handbook is on the St. Dorothy Website.  Click on the “SCHOOL HANDBOOK” on the right hand side under “Quick Links.”  Fill out the form and then click on the attachment “Parent/Student Handbook.”  You will be able to view the Handbook.  After you read the Parent/Student Handbook with your child/ren, please print the attachment “St. Dorothy School Agreement.”  Please complete and bring this form to the school office.

WEEKLY CLASSROOM LETTER

To see the entire teacher class letter on the webpage, just click on the blue title and the complete letter will come into view.

EMERGENCY FORMS ARE DUE

We are waiting for forms from 34 parents.  We will publish the names next week.

VOLUNTEER HOURS JOBS

We are looking for parents to stuff the weekly envelopes each Wednesday at noon.  Also, we need parents to help in the library shelving library books.  Call the office to volunteer.

ST. DOROTHY SCHOOL ENDOWMENT DINNER DANCE

The Endowment Committee is planning their Dinner-Dance to be held on Saturday, October 23^rd at the Glendora Country Club.  SAVE THE DATE!  Please mark your calendar for an enjoyable evening filled with fun and prizes. There will be the music entertainment that evening by D.J. Al Huerta for your dancing and listening pleasure. The money raised helps our Endowment Fund grow so that “A Catholic Education is Affordable” now and for the future! 

It is mandatory for each family to donate $100.00. Remember that $75.00 of this donation may be used for one ticket for a member of your family only to the dinner dance. Please return your invitation with a RSVP if you are planning to attend the dinner dance with this ticket.  The $25.00 is for a donation towards the auction and raffle items.  You may not receive volunteer hour for this donation. We would love to see 100% at the dinner dance.  Please join us for a fun evening.  Remember that the Endowment contributes $40,000.00 each year to our school budget.

VOLUNTEER HOURS:  Parents who donate gift cards, dinner dance tickets for priests, teachers, or staff, or any other items will receive volunteer hours for these donations. 

ENDOWMENT 50/50 RAFFLE:  You do not have to be present at the Endowment Dinner Dance in order to win.  Get your form in as soon as possible.

MEDICATIONS – PERMISSION FORM REQUIRED

If your child needs to take prescription medication daily, please be sure to have a physician fill out and sign the Medication Authorization Form and return it with the child’s medication attached. One form is required for each medication.  All medications must be kept in the health room.  Students may not carry them in a pocket or backpack.  It is especially important for us to have medication on hand for students with asthma or an Epi Pen for student with allergies.  Please read the letter that was e-mailed to you about immunization of Whooping cough, also known as “pertussis.”

COLLEGE WRESTLING TEAM CAPTAIN DIES

Jesse Cruz, the 20 year old cousin of Melody Soto in grade 4 and Cyrus in Kindergarten, died tragically during a wrestling meet at Mt. San Antonio College on September 18.  His story can be viewed at http://abclocal.go.com/kabc/video?id=7679224.  A memorial fund has been set up to assist the Cruz family.  Any monetary donations will be greatly appreciated.  Checks payable to the “Jesse Cruz Memorial” may be sent to Wells Fargo Bank, Account Number 1865405672, 700 N. Azusa Ave., Covina, CA 91722.

OAK TREE FESTIVAL CHAIRPERSON(S)

We are in need of an Oak Tree Festival Chairperson(s).  If someone does not volunteer, we might not have a Festival.  Remember, the school has received $30,000.00 the past two years from the festival.  We have many talented parents who would do a great job as chairperson.  PLEASE THINK ABOUT THIS.  If you have any questions, please contact me at school.   

GLENDORA UNIFIED FREE AND REDUCED LUNCHES

If you think you meet the Income Eligibility Guidelines for free or reduced lunches, please come to the school office for the Guidelines and application.

VOLUNTEER HOURS SLIPS – MUST TURN IN AT END OF EACH MONTH!

Slips must be fully filled out and signed by a teacher or chairperson.  They must be turned in by the end of the month to the school office.   If your hours are not turned in by the end of the month, the hours will be forfeited.   This plan was implemented because many parents turned in slips at the end of the year and expected teachers to remember what work was completed months earlier.

PRAYERS

We especially ask that you continue to pray for Steve Measer.  We pray that Steve continues to get better and overcomes all his medical obstacles.

Please pray for the repose of the soul of Joe Alba.  He is the grandfather of Natalie in grade 2 and David in grade 5.

Please pray for the repose of the soul of Jesse Cruz.  He is the cousin of Cyrus in Kindergarten and Melody in grade 4.

DID YOU KNOW?      

Reporting Child Abuse “Priests, deacons, school faculty and administrators and other staff members in our parishes and schools have been designated as mandated reporters under California law. When one of these persons receives information leading to a ‘reasonable suspicion’ that a child is being abused or neglected, he or she must make a report to the appropriate child protection or law enforcement agency.” From the 2010 pamphlet, “Working Together to Prevent Child Sexual Abuse: Keeping Ministerial Relationships Healthy & Holy,” published annually by the Archdiocese of Los Angeles. The pamphlet is available in the parish and online at: archdiocese.la/protecting.  For particular help, you may call Assistance Ministry at 213 637 7650.  

TARGET REDcard PROGRAM

Starting October 17^th, your REDcard will save you 5% on all Target purchases.  1% of purchases go to St. Dorothy School if you designate us as your chosen school.

RENEWAL TIME FOR UNINTERRUPTED CONTRIBUTION

e-Scrip- www.eScrip.com  - September 1, 2010 (no receipts required)  

Ralphs – www.Ralphs.com – September 1, 2010 (receipts required.)

RALPH’S COMMUNITY CONTRIBUTION PROGRAM – ALL MUST REREGISTER

Your Ralph’s Community Contribution Program ended Monday, August 31^st.  Participants will be required to register for the new term at www.Ralphs.com or by using the scanbar letter at the register starting Tuesday, September 1^st.  Participants who registered as recently as June or July, 2010 will be required to register again after Tuesday, September 1^st.

REBATES AND MERCHANDISE FOR THE SCHOOL

The following are stores or programs that earn rebate money or merchandise for the school:

1. BOX TOPS FOR EDUCATION – This program runs continuously.  Please save and bring your Box Tops to Flag Salute. 
2. CAMPBELL SOUP LABELS- please save and turn into school office.
3. FUNDING FACTORY RECYCLING – This program accepts CELL PHONES and USED PRINTER CARTRIDGES ONLY for recycling.  NO TONER CARTRIDGES ARE ACCEPTED!  Our school receives points for cell phones in working condition and printer cartridges.